A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
Kitchen Manager - Franklin Middle School Springfield School District 186 Food Service Department - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186
Job Details Job ID:
5895813
Application Deadline:
Sep 01, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description
HOURS PER DAY
8
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a qualified cook with experience in institutional or commercial food service operation. Must be capable to and willing to follow standardized recipes for quantity cooking. Ability to complete production records and evaluates menus so as to order and prepare sufficient amounts of food for the students. Ability to communicate and relate to the principal, teachers, students and cafeteria staff to provide a positive atmosphere. Ability to record necessary records and reports needed for the USDA. Have computer experience or willing to be trained on the Point of Sale computer. Must be able to understand and follow Federal Food Guidelines. Must have the Food Service Manager's Sanitation Certificate or acquire one within 30 days. Applicant must have six months seniority per SEIU Local #15 Contract.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
: The job requires endurance in standing throughout the day, pushing and pulling kitchen equipment, being able to bend, twist and lift 50 pounds.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain high standard of cooking - serving hot foods hot and cold foods cold. See to it that the plate is served attractively for breakfast and lunch. Be courteous and patient with all customers and staff. Collect and bank all receipts. Keep a record of lunch payments and amounts due. Train new employees and substitutes; assign duties, process employee payroll. Prepare orders of food, supplies. Check all deliveries for quality and quantity and sign all delivery slips and invoices. Maintain good sanitation procedures in all phases of food handling and good housekeeping. Be responsible for safe operation, care and maintenance of all equipment. Supervise portion control and meal service, assistant when necessary. Maintain necessary record keeping for meals. Applicant must have a telephone number where he/she may be reached because of school emergencies. Be constantly alert for unsafe conditions and report them immediately, BE
SAFETY MINDED
Other duties as assigned
Position Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$22.15
Per Hour Job Categories:
Support Staff > Food Service Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Office of Human Resources 3063 Fiat Ave Springfield, Illinois 62703
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